is a position which is primarily outdoors, with a resource management, conservation, and/or environmental education component (see Appendix 1 for a list of examples);

the duration of the work experiences must be from a minimum of 8 weeks to a maximum of 16 weeks

work experience must take place in Canada

work experiences must be offered between April 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019

How to apply:

Visit the website and find info to contact Project Learning Tree Canada to get started

Application deadline:

Accepting applications for work terms offered between April 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019.

Career Focus Green Jobs
up to $13,500 in wage subsidies for recent graduates

Amount:

Offers up to $13,500 in wage subsidies over six months to employers to hire a recent graduate from any discipline into a “green job”.

Who can apply (eligibility):

Businesses in the Biotech sector that have a green mandate and are hiring a co-op student for a role with an environmental focus. This organization offers funding opportunities for both co-op students and new graduates.

NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program: Youth-Green
Available Across Canada

The NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is regarded world-wide as one of the best programs of its kind. It provides necessary funding for small and medium-sized enterprises in Canada.

Amount:

Covers a portion of intern salary

Who can apply (eligibility):

Canadian manufacturing companies with the objective of growing and generating profits through the development and commercialization of innovative, technology-driven, new or improved products, services, or processes in Canada.

Companies looking to apply must be a small (1-99 employees) or medium sized (100-499 employees) enterprise in Canada and is incorporated, and profit-oriented.

How to apply:

Call a representative toll-free at 1-877-994-4727, or get in touch with a representative to determine your eligibility.

Sustainable Development Technology Canada: SD Tech Fund
Available Across Canada

Amount:

SDTC will provide on average funding for 33% (up to 40%) of eligible projects costs along with the following funding requirements

Funding from all levels of government must not surpass 75% of eligible costs.

At least 50% of eligible project costs must be incurred in Canada.

25% of the eligible costs must be funded through private sector contributions (including in-kind)

Who can apply (eligibility):

Canadian small and medium size enterprises advancing innovative technologies that are pre-commercial and have the potential to demonstrate significant and quantifiable environmental and economic benefits in one or more of the following areas: climate change, clean air, clean water, and clean soil.

To be eligible for funding, applicants must:

Be a Canadian company developing a new and novel technology with significant and quantifiable environmental benefits that will provide a significant retained Canadian benefit following execution of the project.

Have a defined project and be looking to demonstrate a pre-commercial technology.

Have a strong end-user, value proposition and be able to validate the market and commercialization potential of the technology.

Form a consortium that includes at least one other partner (recommended that applicants seek partners who are either end users or able to validate the need and market for the technology).